CABLE
CUTTING
DECK
HITCH PIN
WASHER
ACRM001 BAGGING KIT
FOR USE WITH RYOBI® ELECTRIC RIDING LAWN MOWER
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
the operator’s manual for their riding lawn mower before
using this accessory. Save these instructions. Refer to them
frequently and use them to instruct other users. If you loan
someone this product, loan them these instructions also.
PACKING LIST
Bagging Blades (2) Bagger Bracket
Hitch Pin Bagger Cover
Bags (2) Upper Bagger Tube
Lower Bagger Tube
INSTALLING THE BAGGING KIT
This kit includes a bagger and special mower blades designed
to be used when bagging. Install the blades first, then install
the bagging kit.
REMOVING THE CUTTING DECK
See Figure 1.
If desired, the cutting deck can be removed from the mower to
make accessing the blades easier when changing.
Make sure direction control switch is in neutral (N) position
and blade engage knob is down.
Stop the motor, remove the start key, and set the parking
brake.
Disconnect the cables that connect the cutting deck to the
mower.
Lower the cutting deck to its lowest position.
Remove the 4 hitch pins and washers that secure the cutting
deck in place.
Slide the deck out from under the mower.
Reverse the process to reattach the cutting deck to the
mower.
INSTALLING BAGGING BLADES
See Figures 2 - 4.
CAUTION:
Only use replacement blade bolts authorized by the
manufacturer of your riding mower. Use of blade bolts not
authorized is hazardous and may damage your riding mower.
Make sure direction control switch is in neutral (N) position
and blade engage knob is down.
Stop the motor, remove the start key, and set the parking
brake.
Raise the height of the cutting deck to its highest position
to allow access to blades.
NOTE: If necessary, raise the mower by placing on a lift or
using a jack and jack stands, or remove the cutting deck
as described in the previous section to gain access to the
blades.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
BLOCK OF WOOD
BLADE
WRENCH
WARNING:
If raising the mower to access the blades, make sure the
mower is properly secured and the parking brake is set
before proceeding. Failure to properly secure the mower
could cause it to fall, resulting in possible death or serious
personal injury.
BLADE
BLADE
NUT
BLADE
INSULATOR
BLADE
CIRCLE
POST
SHAFT
BLADE HALF
CIRCLE POST
SPACER
BLADE
CIRCLE
HOLE
BLADE HALF
CIRCLE HOLE
CENTER
BLADE
HOLE
Fig. 3
Wedge a block of wood between the blade and mower deck
to prevent the blade from turning.
Loosen the blade nut by turning it counterclockwise (as
viewed from bottom of mower) using a 15 mm wrench or
socket (not provided).
Remove the blade nut, spacer, blade insulator, and blade.
Place the new blade on the shaft against the corresponding
blade posts. Ensure blade is properly seated with shaft
going through center blade hole and the two blade posts
inserted into their respective holes on the blade. Make sure
it is installed with the curved ends pointing up toward the
mower deck and not down toward the ground. When seated
properly, the blade should be flat against the blade posts.
Replace the blade insulator and spacer, making sure the
flat sides on each piece align and the straight sides of the
opening on the spacer are aligned with the straight sides of
the blade shaft.
NOTE: Make certain all parts are replaced in the exact order
in which they were removed.
Thread the blade nut on the shaft and finger tighten.
Torque the blade nut down clockwise using a torque wrench
(not provided) to ensure the bolt is properly tightened. The
recommended torque for the blade nut is 600-650 in. lbs.
WARNING:
Ensure blade is properly seated and the blade nut is
tightened to the torque specifications above. Failure to
properly attach the blade could cause it to come loose and
result in possible serious personal injury.
Repeat with second blade.
INSTALLING THE BAGGER
See Figures 5 - 11.
Insert the bagger bracket into the hole on the rear right side
of the mower as shown.
Install hitch pin through hole at bottom of bracket to secure.
Place cover on top of bracket with openings on cover sliding
over shafts on frame.
Lift the cover all the way up and slide bags onto bagger
frame.
Lower cover until it snaps closed.
Remove mulch cover from mower, if installed.
Install the upper end of the top bagger tube (side with bag
full indicator) into the hole in the back of the grass catcher
cover.
Install bottom bagger tube to side discharge outlet by plac-
ing opening over tab on mower frame, then hooking the
fasteners to the frame as shown.
Pull the top tube back out of the cover just far enough to
connect the two tubes together, lining up hole in bottom
tube latch with tab on upper tube. Push bottom tube latch
over top tube tab to secure.
BRACKET
HITCH PIN
HOLE
Fig. 5
Fig. 4
STRAIGHT SIDES
ALIGNED
Fig. 6
Fig. 8
Fig. 7
FRAME
SHAFTS
COVER
OPENINGS
COVER
COVER
FRAME
BAGS
Fig. 9
Fig. 11
HOLE
UPPER
TUBE
LOWER
TUBE
Fig. 10
LATCH
LATCH
LATCH
LOWER
TUBE
UPPER
TUBE
TAB
BAG FULL
INDICATOR
Fig. 13
Fig. 12
TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES POWER EQUIPMENT
1428 Pearman Dairy Road
Anderson, SC 29625
1-800-860-4050
www.ryobitools.com
995000006
4-30-18 (REV:04)
USING THE BAGGING KIT
See Figure 12 - 13.
WARNING:
Added accessories can affect the stability of the mower
when operating on slopes. Use additional care when mow-
ing on slopes with the bagging kit installed.
WARNING:
Be especially careful before and when backing with the bag-
ging kit installed, as it may limit visibility. Always look closely
behind and down for small children, bystanders, and pets
and move the mower slowly to prevent back over accidents
that can cause death or serious personal injury.
Install bagging kit as previously described.
Mow as desired, keeping aware of the status of the bag full
indicator. When the ridged wheel stops spinning, the bags
are full and need to be emptied.
NOTE: If the bag full indicator stops spinning when the bags
are not full, check for a clog in the tubes.
Make sure direction control switch is in neutral (N) position
and blade engage knob is down.
Stop the motor, remove the start key, and set the parking
brake.
Lift the cover and empty the clippings from the bags.
Replace the bags and close the cover fully.
Reinstall start key and restart mower when you are ready to
return to mowing.
NOTE: Always empty the bags before storing the mower.
OPERATING TIPS
Avoid cutting wet grass or grass that is heavy with dew.
Grass that is wet will be sticky and could adhere to bagger
parts.
If the bagger fails to pick up cut grass or leaves when the
bags are not full, it may indicate that a clog has occurred.
Stop the motor, remove the start key, set the parking brake,
and check all parts of the bagger for clogged material.
If desired, plastic trash bags can be inserted inside bagger
for ease of debris disposal.
MAINTENANCE
The bagger assembly is subject to deterioration and wear and
should be checked each time the mower is used. If replacement
is needed, make sure the new bagger meets original manufac-
turer’s recommendations and specifications.
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